An international maritime group with operations across multiple jurisdictions is seeking an experienced Financial Controller to lead its core finance function based in the Falkland Islands.
This is a senior, hands-on role offering broad responsibility across financial control, reporting, and systems, within a complex multi-entity environment. It is well suited to a technically strong finance professional who enjoys building robust processes and improving how finance functions operate.
The Role
Reporting to the Finance & Commercial Director, you will take ownership of day-to-day financial management while contributing to wider commercial and operational initiatives.
Key responsibilities include:
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Full ownership of the group’s financial control environment
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Preparation of monthly management accounts and group consolidations
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Statutory accounts production and liaison with external auditors
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Budgeting, forecasting, and cashflow management
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Oversight of transactional finance (AP, AR, payroll)
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Leading, mentoring, and developing the local finance team
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Driving improvements to finance systems, controls, and processes
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Supporting senior management with commercial analysis and decision support
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Ensuring compliance with local and international reporting standards
ou will be a qualified accountant with strong technical foundations and proven experience in a group environment.
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ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified
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Typically 4–8 years post-qualified experience
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Background in multi-entity or group accounting
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Strong knowledge of statutory reporting, consolidations, and budgeting
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Confident user of Excel (pivots, lookups, scenario analysis)
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Comfortable working autonomously in a senior on-site role
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Clear communicator with a practical, solutions-focused mindset
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Willing and able to relocate to the Falkland Islands
Package & Benefits
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Circa £90,000 base salary
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Very low personal tax rate
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Free accommodation provided
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Company car
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Relocation package (travel, shipping, and initial living support)
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Unique lifestyle opportunity in a safe, close-knit international community
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